Crime Victim Compensation

The Crime Victim Compensation Program is state and federal money set aside to assist victims of crime with out-of-pocket expenses that are a direct result of a crime. Victims must apply for compensation in the county in which the crime occurred and must meet the following eligibility requirements:

The crime occurred in Arizona.

The crime is reported to law enforcement within 72 hours of discovery, unless there is good cause for the delay.

An application for the program is filed within 2 years of the discovery of the crime, unless there is good cause for the delay.

The victim cooperates with law enforcement.

The victim suffers physical injury or extreme mental distress as a direct result of the crime.

The victim incurs economic loss as a direct result of the crime, which is not covered by a collateral source.

The Crime Victim Compensation Program is not a guaranteed payment source, as funds are very limited. Compensation can cover medical costs, counseling, funeral expenses, limited expenses for crime scene clean up and lost wages. It cannot pay for property loss/repair, pain and suffering, attorney fees, or copying fees. Persons serving a sentence in a detention facility, home arrest, or work furlough are not eligible to receive compensation for victimization.